Venue Supervisor

Located in the King East Design District just minutes from the downtown core, The Globe and Mail Centre offers elegant spaces with panoramic city and lake views from the top floors of the headquarters of Canada's leading news organization. The Globe and Mail Centre’s flexible indoor and outdoor spaces can accommodate up to 400 guests for conferences, award shows, receptions, private celebrations and more. Equipped with the latest digital AV technology and refined executive-level furnishings, The Globe and Mail Centre is purpose-built, LEED Gold certified and supports a wide range of event possibilities.

This new business unit has been specifically designed to support and promote The Globe’s award winning journalism and importantly attract new and existing external clients who have an affiliation with The Globe brand.

If you are the best in your field, with a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to innovate in a fast-paced evolving environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Events Manager, Venue Supervisors are responsible for ensuring events at The Globe and Mail Centre are executed in a professional, safe and successful manner, and that the client, vendor and guest experience reflects superb service standards.

These positions are hourly part time, contract positions. The work schedule is assigned on an as-need basis for booked events, and varies in length and may include weekends and/or evenings and/or night shifts depending on the nature of the event. Shifts are a minimum of four hours.

Responsibilities:

Opening and securing premises before and after the event, facilitating the arrival and departure of all other contracted staff, vendors, clients and guests.

Ensuring that the venue is run according to the Event Agenda as set out by the Events Manager and AV Production Manager, in a safe, orderly and professional manner in accordance with the conditions of all employment, health and safety, fire, and building regulations, as well as Globe and Mail procedures that include, but are not limited to: liquor licenses, fire code/fire lane policy, sound restrictions, health & safety requirements

Confidently and professionally representing The Globe and Mail, and communicating our mission and mandate upon request

Other duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

3+ years in an events/hospitality environment, meeting the needs of a wide variety of clients and other stakeholders with superb organization and customer service skills, preferably in a dedicated venue.

Must have previous Event/Banquet Manager/Supervisor experience

Must have an understanding of event, alcohol service, catering and hospitality procedures

Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems under pressure

Ability to connect with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to establish positive and productive ongoing relationships

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambitious goals and multiple priorities

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as required, and comfortable with equipment set up/ and tear down duties

Must have SmartServe certification

Food Handling Certification, and familiarity with hotel/food/beverage industry best practices is an asset

First Aid: CPR-C is an asset

Willingness to work flexible hours

Interested applicants should forward a soft copy of a current resume in confidence to The Globe and Mail’s Careers Page: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/work-at-the-globe/

Please quote the posting code 2018-069 at the top of your resume or in your cover letter.

The Globe and Mail Inc is dedicated to equity in the workplace.

At The Globe and Mail, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

Job Info

Toronto, ON

The Globe and Mail

Posted on:
03/09/2018

Position Available: April 2018

Work Permit:
Yes

Management Position: No

Description

Company Description:

Located in the King East Design District just minutes from the downtown core, The Globe and Mail Centre offers elegant spaces with panoramic city and lake views from the top floors of the headquarters of Canada's leading news organization. The Globe and Mail Centre’s flexible indoor and outdoor spaces can accommodate up to 400 guests for conferences, award shows, receptions, private celebrations and more. Equipped with the latest digital AV technology and refined executive-level furnishings, The Globe and Mail Centre is purpose-built, LEED Gold certified and supports a wide range of event possibilities.

This new business unit has been specifically designed to support and promote The Globe’s award winning journalism and importantly attract new and existing external clients who have an affiliation with The Globe brand.

If you are the best in your field, with a passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to innovate in a fast-paced evolving environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Events Manager, Venue Supervisors are responsible for ensuring events at The Globe and Mail Centre are executed in a professional, safe and successful manner, and that the client, vendor and guest experience reflects superb service standards.

These positions are hourly part time, contract positions. The work schedule is assigned on an as-need basis for booked events, and varies in length and may include weekends and/or evenings and/or night shifts depending on the nature of the event. Shifts are a minimum of four hours.

Responsibilities:

Opening and securing premises before and after the event, facilitating the arrival and departure of all other contracted staff, vendors, clients and guests.

Ensuring that the venue is run according to the Event Agenda as set out by the Events Manager and AV Production Manager, in a safe, orderly and professional manner in accordance with the conditions of all employment, health and safety, fire, and building regulations, as well as Globe and Mail procedures that include, but are not limited to: liquor licenses, fire code/fire lane policy, sound restrictions, health & safety requirements

Confidently and professionally representing The Globe and Mail, and communicating our mission and mandate upon request

Other duties as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

3+ years in an events/hospitality environment, meeting the needs of a wide variety of clients and other stakeholders with superb organization and customer service skills, preferably in a dedicated venue.

Must have previous Event/Banquet Manager/Supervisor experience

Must have an understanding of event, alcohol service, catering and hospitality procedures

Ability to trouble-shoot and solve problems under pressure

Ability to connect with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to establish positive and productive ongoing relationships

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with ambitious goals and multiple priorities

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as required, and comfortable with equipment set up/ and tear down duties

Must have SmartServe certification

Food Handling Certification, and familiarity with hotel/food/beverage industry best practices is an asset

First Aid: CPR-C is an asset

Willingness to work flexible hours

Interested applicants should forward a soft copy of a current resume in confidence to The Globe and Mail’s Careers Page: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/work-at-the-globe/

Please quote the posting code 2018-069 at the top of your resume or in your cover letter.

The Globe and Mail Inc is dedicated to equity in the workplace.

At The Globe and Mail, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.